Board puts Lebo daycare remodel decision on hold

What happened

The board tabled its decision on whether to proceed with the Lebo Learn and Play Daycare remodel, leaving the project’s future unsettled despite the previously accepted construction bid. The board cited new district expenses and uncertainty about future funding, and asked the superintendent to find out how long it has to decide.

Why it matters to families

Families should not assume the approved remodel will move forward on its original course: the board is weighing whether the project is financially sustainable, while the district's daycare programs are currently full based on available staffing.

The evidence

Approved November 9, 2026 minutes state that the board discussed abandoning or continuing the remodel and tabled the decision pending information on the decision deadline. The superintendent noted that furniture, playground equipment, and security cameras are not covered by the grant, and that future grant funding is not guaranteed; the board also discussed unforeseen expenses, rising special-education and insurance costs, and uncertainty about a potential new state funding formula. The September 14 minutes, already covered in a prior alert, recorded acceptance of a $745,700 base bid for the Lebo Learn and Play Daycare remodel.

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